Tag: shopping
Shoes That Fit Perfectly for Back-to-School at Rack Room Shoes
My kid has giant feet. They grow like his appetite--nonstop. He can always use new shoes. With the school year just around the corner, Rack...
Five Things All Parents Should Buy From IKEA
The Fall of 2014 was a historic one here in Kansas City. Who can forget he Royals ending their 28-season playoff drought, coming back...
Holiday Gift Giving. This Year is Quality Over Quantity.
On Black Friday, I spent $250 on my kids’ Christmas presents. 250 bones. Or, how I like to refer to it, 5 ½ pedicures,...
Looking for a Unique Holiday Gift? Check out Vine Oh!
I don’t know about you, but I love a good subscription box. I am not a huge fan of shopping, but I do love...
The Price of Sleep
Sleep is precious. And in my case, sleep is expensive! I cringe at the amount of money I have spent on various products that...
Budgeting on a Limited Income
Budgeting has always been a priority for my husband and I. We graduated from college in 2008 and 2009. The economy was trashed. Finding a...
Design for Children
“Hi, My name is Betsy, and I’m a design snob.”
Moms (in unison): “Welcome, Betsy.”
Well, thanks for the warm reception! You know, I haven’t always...
All the Small Things: This is the Work That We Do
Pick up the toys, wash the dishes, restock the diaper bag, fold the clothes, pick up the toys again, fold the blankies and repeat....
Don’t Go Broke this Holiday Season
The holiday season not only requires our time but our money, adding more stress to the monthly budget. There are ways to still make the...
Back to School: The Countdown is On!
It's the MOST wonderful time of the year!
Yes, friends...my favorite time of year is upon us. Aisle after aisle of boxes filled with...
Target is My Happy Place and I’m Not Ashamed
Do you have an old t-shirt that just makes you feel perfectly cozy and wonderful when you put it on?
My t-shirt's name is Target.
Let's...
Save Big this Week at Rhea Lana’s Consignment Sale
While kids can be expensive from activity fees to doctor's visits to the latest toy they definitely don't need (but is so cute), baby...
Shop Local, Shop Early, ShopKC :: 2014 edition
The holiday shopping season is upon us. Once Halloween is over, the Christmas carols start blaring, Starbucks releases their red cups and stores start promoting...
Holding a Garage Sale: 5 Tips and Lessons Learned
The idea lingers like a little thought bubble above your head. You’re quick to pop it when it comes into view, but then your...